Ford F Series (light) 1991
Model F Series (light) made in 1991 by Ford got 26 consumer complains as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 1991
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 95310 | 02/01/1995 | 39222 | New torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 95210 | 01/01/1995 | 39124 | Engine hesitation/surge during light acceleration. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| BC3131950301 | 03/01/1995 | 39190 | Service procedure for catalytic converter restriction issues - procedure requires the use of new ecm, iac valve and expansion chamber. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 95212 | 01/01/1995 | 39125 | Vehicles may exhibit a shift concern. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| 942318 | 11/01/1994 | 37741 | Transmission overheating, converter cover discoloration, clutches burned and burnt fluid *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| 942415 | 11/01/1994 | 37765 | Upgrade kit for the e40d transmission. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||||
| 9519 | 01/01/1995 | 39130 | Noise/vibration when driving in 4x2 mode with hubs locked. *tw | 03/16/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 95322 | 02/01/1995 | 39230 | Revised clutch and transmission. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR | |||||
| 962528 | 12/02/1996 | 50984 | Brakes - air compressor/air pump support bracket broken - vehicles with 7.0l engine - engine - 7.0l - accessory drive belt roll - noise - rattle - air brake compressor/air pump support bracket cracked- vehicles with 7.0l engine. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 942411 | 11/01/1994 | 37762 | Brakes - calipers - front caliper piston boots damaged. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 94258 | 12/01/1994 | 38058 | Replacement of bendix steering gear with new ross steering gear. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||||
| BC0602961101 | 11/01/1996 | 50785 | Instructions on securing spare tire to underbody of vehicle. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 3 | ||
| Engine computer processor fails periodically. *skd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 03/31/1992 | 1 | ||
| Wiring harness shorted out, causing a fire. (f250) *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 08/12/1996 | 1 | 03/15/1996 | |
| Four bolts holding fan on came loose. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/30/1994 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire. (f150) *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Dual fuel pumps failed, causing vehicle to stall. (f150) *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 10/17/1994 | 7 | ||
| Recalls repairs refused from three different dealers. (93s68) *tw | |||
| 12/28/1993 | 8 | ||
| Auxiliary selector switch failed, causing gasoline to expel into front tank after eight recall repairs. *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/20/1994 | 0 | ||
| Gas gushes from fuel tank. | |||
| 01/12/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front fuel tank developed leak in the seam. (f150) *ak | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/11/1996 | 1 | 03/15/1996 | |
| Dome light failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/02/1991 | 2 | ||
| Transmission slips, vehicle won't move. *tw | |||
| 03/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Transmission shudders when changing gears. (f150). *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 07/23/1996 | 1 | 03/15/1996 | |
| Rear axle seals leak. | |||
| 09/28/1993 | 1 | ||
| Axle seal failure, causing loss of braking efficiency due to saturation of brake linings. (f350) *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission leaked due to shrinking of 3 rubber plugs from heat generated from transmission. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 04/11/1991 | 1 | ||
| Left front seat back loose. | |||
| 09/28/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear seat back support does not extend high enough to prevent child's head from slamming into cab when brakes are applied, resulting in injuries. (f150) *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 05/09/1991 | 9 | ||
| Abs light on, caused by sensor failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes wear out prematurely. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front brake calipers locked up, resulting in brake failure. (f150) *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 11/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes are inadequate to stop when vehicle is loaded, also machined drums/rotors prior to recall/driver has not been notfied of recall (92v-026). (f250) *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/15/1994 | 5 | ||
| Tie rod failure. *tw | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 05/28/1991 | 8 | ||
| Steering has hard spot or sticks when turned. *tw | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 08/15/1994 | 5 | ||
| Ball joints failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front shocks failed. (f150) *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| Pits in windshield. | |||